Respite Care in Spearman, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Spearman, TX: the local picture

429

residents 65 or older (15% of Spearman)

58%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Hansford County)

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Spearman ZIP codes

Most older adults in Spearman live with someone: 58% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 145 Spearman residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (35% in Hansford County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 4 hospices serving Spearman ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Spearman compared with Hansford County and Texas

Census figure	Spearman	Hansford County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	35%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	40%	25%
Residents 65 or older	15%	14%	13%
Residents 85 or older	4.3%	2.6%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	8.2%	5.2%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,250	$46,875	—

Older residents in towns around Spearman

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Perryton, TX	26 mi	963	45%
Sunray, TX	37 mi	128	18%
Guymon, OK	37 mi	1,010	31%
Borger, TX	39 mi	1,959	35%
Cactus, TX	47 mi	184	32%
Pampa, TX	47 mi	2,920	35%

Hospices serving Spearman

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hansford Hospice	Spearman, TX	0.4 mi	(806) 659-5811
Hemphill County Hospice	Canadian, TX	50 mi	(806) 323-6422
Bsa Hospice Of The Southwest	Amarillo, TX	80 mi	(806) 356-0026
Excelacare Hospice	Lubbock, TX	189 mi	(806) 791-0043

Nursing homes near Spearman (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hansford Manor	Spearman, TX	0.6 mi	4 of 5	60	(806) 659-5535
Capstone Healthcare Of Perryton	Perryton, TX	25 mi	5 of 5	60	(806) 435-5403

Straight-line miles from the center of Spearman. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in Spearman

At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $3,438 monthly median income of Spearman households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see STAR+PLUS in Texas: using consumer directed services to pay a family caregiver.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Respite Care in Spearman: common questions

Which hospices serve Spearman?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Spearman ZIP codes, including Hansford Hospice, Hemphill County Hospice, Bsa Hospice Of The Southwest.

How much does respite care cost in Spearman?

At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $3,438 monthly median income of Spearman households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Spearman. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide STAR+PLUS in Texas: using consumer directed services to pay a family caregiver covers Texas.

More near Spearman

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Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Spearman

More for Spearman families

Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

Respite Care in Spearman, TX